Workplace Health and Safety

Workplace Violence

Violence takes many forms – aggression, harassment, bullying, intimidation, and assault – and occurs in numerous workplace settings: from med/surg and ED to ambulatory care and the psych unit. Recently, NYSNA has received an increasing number of calls from RNs about workplace violence. Research shows that violence against nurses is a significant problem. It’s on the rise – and RNs are speaking out.

• Legislation would increase penalty for attacks on nurses
• Preventing workplace violence
• Governor signs workplace violence prevention bill

Resources

• National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) - Research on Occupational Violence
• NYSNA Position Statement: Workplace Violence
• NYSNA Position Statement: Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
• ANA Information on Workplace Violence

Related Materials

• “Strategies for Controlling Workplace Violence” (.pdf format)

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